The Lokha Legian Hotel

Kuta Karnival - A Celebration of Life

2009-09-22T00:24:00.000-07:00

19^th - 27^th September 2009 - Kuta Beach Bali

Come and join with the Bali's 7th annual international event - Kuta Karnival. Bali's annual international event that has attracted thousands of people to the sands of Kuta, winning hands down The Beat Awards for The Best Community Event in Bali!

Have fun with the series of even including; Opening Ceremony with Turtle Release and Paddle for Peace, Kite Festival, Puja Shanti, “Morning of the Earth” Yoga, Mepantigan Balinese Martial Art, Bali Hotels Association’s Bartender Competition, Graffiti Cartoon Expose, T-Shirt Cartoon Competition, Sunset Dances, Mini Cartoon Exhibition, Youth Race, Movie Screening, Barong Reptile Show, Street Art & Sand Sculpture Competition, SFO and Oakley present Open Stage, Kuta Young Architects, Youth Info Centre, Raremotion Artist Series, Bali Blogger Community, Environment Day, Surfer Girl Presents the Surfer Girl Big Splash ‘09, Cardinal Music Awards, Bali Food Festival, Fishing Fun and Street Parade.

source : www.kutakarnival.com

2009-09-18T18:30:00.000-07:00

Family Gathering, Goes to Bali Taman Safari Park

2009-07-11T04:41:00.000-07:00

Family Gathering 6 - 10 July 2009, Goes to Bali Taman Safari Park

Bali Art Festival 2009: A Classical Art Rendezvous

2009-06-15T22:47:00.000-07:00

Widen your horizon on the treasures of Balinese arts and crafts by visiting Bali Arts Festival (BAF) 2009. Melodious sounds of gamelan music break the silence of night and keep away the fierce heat of midday. More and more sizzling crafts are exhibited and on sale here. It is a clue about the atmosphere of the event. On that account, you will always have a reason to keep on visiting the festival.

There is something different in the Bali Arts Festival (31st BAF) in this year 2009. Other than consistently presenting the five main aspects of the BAF program such as the art parade, performance, parade/race, exhibition and seminar, this annual event centralized at Denpasar Art Center, also displays a new attraction in the form of typical traditional culinary from each regency and city throughout Bali.

I Made Santa, Secretary of the Committee accompanied by Culinary Coordinator Pak Kakul said that the highlight of traditional culinary is intended to more promote Balinese culture to the external world. Balinese culture does not only consist of the art performances, but also culinary arts that are no less interesting. A culinary booth will be centralized in the south of the Ksiraarnawa building that was previously used as booth for handicraft exhibition by the Bali Office of Industrial and Trade Services. “In essence, this attraction is meant to introduce to the young generation that Bali is actually very rich in food heritages,” he said.

The annual BAF held on 13 June-11 July does not only become the heghlight event to Balinese artists, but also become the most sought moment by Balinese community. It will become a reunion of artists and their enjoyers. All will pamper their aesthetic sense through art performance and appreciation.

Aside from contemporary or modern arts, this one-month long festival is not left behind to present some classical arts. Visitors and spectators will be taken to have a closer look at some classical arts existing in Bali. Probably, beyond such an event it would be rather difficult to find them. Some of classical arts performed in this festival are gambuh, legong kraton, selonding and genggong.

Gambuh is a classical drama-dance considered as the basic of some Balinese dance-dramas. Arja operetta, for instance, is considered to have been inspired by this art. Gambuh that is rich in movement combines some arts such as literature, dance-drama, vocal and fine arts. Its performance is accompanied by gamelan music. In essence, its theme features the Prince Panji chronicle. This story originates in Java and composed around the fourteenth century. That is why most dialogues of figures in their acting use Old Javanese language (Kawi) and only few figures speak Balinese language to interpret the story line.

Another one is Legong Kraton that is taken by two or more female dancers. It is named so because it was originally developed in the palace or keraton. Marked characteristic of this dance is the use of colorful prada fan, except for on the condong dancer. It is said that its movement is derived from that of gambuh. This dance is accompanied by special gamelan named Semar Pegulingan.

Meanwhile, the classical gamelan music is selonding. The famous troupe is that originates in Tenganan Village, Karangasem. Tenganan is a traditional village inhabited by the native Balinese. Local people also give a nickname to the gamelan as Bhatara Bagus Salunding. It is considered as a holy music of the gods (salu means holy place and nding means to purify). This music is usually used to accompany Abuang dance and Pandanus War ritual. Beyond Tenganan, it also exists at other areas like Bugbug, Timbrah, and Besakih. Other than previous areas, this gamelan music is also found at other regions across Bali. However, it gets less attention compared to other kinds of Balinese gamelan music. That is why its existence and development are less known.

Probably, the rarest local music performed in public is genggong or Balinese jaw harp. This traditional music is made of a piece of string spread on a blade of dry palm trunk. To play it, the genggong is held by left hand, while the right hand pulls its string, and mouth chamber as its resonator is adjusted to produce different tones. Along with other instruments, it is used to accompany the Kodok Dance that is familiar to the farming community. Since it is rarely played, many young generations do not know much about this. Thanks to Bali Arts Festival so this rare traditional music can be seen today.

As if, the Bali Arts Festival had become a rendezvous and brought new life to these Balinese classical arts. Along with the modern arts, they will go in harmony forever with the space and time of the supporting community. Therefore, the next generations can tell their children more than just a legend. Those arts will not let it disappear without a trace.

Source : Bali Travel News

Guest Testimonial

2009-05-15T00:54:00.000-07:00

Hotel Review posted by MR. BUCKINGHAM, Glen, Australia in March 2009
I was recomemded this Hotel by a close a friend who alos goes to Bali a lot. I was not disappointed !!. This Hotel is a great location with on Jalan Padma with a short stroll of approx 400 metres to the Beach. The Room had two large double beds and the bathroom was roomy and nice and clean. The service at the hotel was great and the staff were attentive and always greeted you with a smile. The breakfast variety was not huge but was sufficient and of a high quality. The pool and pool bar area where of a high standard. If you are not into large Hotels and prefer somewhere that is easy to get in and out of and in the Legian - Seminyak area this is the place. I will book my next Bali accomodation at the Lokha Legian and also book through Asia Rooms once again.

Hotel Review posted by MR. FAVRETTI, Franco, Australia in April 2009
This hotel was centrally located. The staff was friendly .The hotel was clean .The Bed was huge, bigger than king size.Feshly cooked eggs or pancakes,if you needed anything the staff would happily.Next time we go back to Bali we will definetly stay here.

Hotel Review posted by David, United States in April 2009
very accomodating staff, room was facing the road and a bit noicy, but they upgraded me for $10.I had an early departure flight that meant I had to leave an hour before breakfast was available, I asked if I could get a box breafast the night before, but they had the staff ready and waiting for me before dawn to cook breakfast. refigerator is intended for outside drinks unlike many places that forbid anything from the outside. Beds, A/C and plumbing in good shape but in need of a renovation, tiles are cracked, time for some paint.

Hotel Review posted by MR. WONG, vincent, Australia in April 2009
This place is ideally located close to good cafes and restaurants.The staff are friendly and very helpful.Most likely I will stay there again on my next visit.

Hotel Review posted by MS. WEBB, Dianne, Australia in March 2009
The Lokha Legian is a very nice hotel with lovely staff. The room we had was a good size with two doulbe beds and a single bed in the room and we didn't feel crowded. The pool area is lovely and we found most of the people lovely as well except for a few younger Aussies who were there on our first day. The location if great if you want to shop, get to the beach or just relax. My friends and I would certainly stay there again and have no reservations about referring this lovely hotel to my friends and family. The staff are lovely and friendly and reception staff were very good.

Happy Birthday to you

2009-04-29T23:08:00.001-07:00

To day on April 30, 2009 starting form 12.00 PM Bali Local time, we gather around and celebrated their birthday, having lunch and fun together. The staff who celebrate their birthday onthis April are : Mr. Ketut Madra ( FC ), I Gusti Putu Nopriawan (Room Boy ), Luh Gede Mercyani (Waitress), Ida Bagus Santi Suhana (Engineering), Wayan Sukewena (Security).

Happy Birthday to all of you guys.......

Foto By : Budi

Welcome to the Lokha Legian

2009-04-04T05:35:00.000-07:00

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